United Way Offers Free Tax Preparations

Anderson, SC -- The Developing Self-Sufficient Individuals vision council of United Way of Anderson County is partnering with local leaders and churches to expand the availability of free tax preparation services in Anderson County.  

VITA – which stands for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance – is sponsored by the IRS, and run by local communities wishing to provide the service to local residents.  VITA volunteers can help prepare IRS forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. Preparation of other schedules will not be available at the VITA sites.

YOU NEED TO BRING:

1. Picture ID.
2. Social Security cards for everyone listed on your return.
3. All income documents such as W-2’s, 1099’s, etc.
4. All documentation of deductible expenses such as higher education expenses, property taxes paid, daycare expenses (include provider’s name/address/tax ID #).
5. Your 2008 tax returns (Federal and State).
6. Bank routing and account numbers for Direct Deposit of refunds.

If you are filing a joint return, both spouses must be present to sign required forms. If you have an appointment, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete required paperwork.

The schedule for the VITA sites are as follows: 

MONDAY

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Anderson County Library - 2^nd floor, 300 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson (AARP) 

(registration opens at 3:00 p.m.)

Pendleton Town Hall on 2/22 & 3/22 

Call 646-9409 to make an appointment

TUESDAY

Pendleton Town Hall on 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30 and 4/6 - Call 646-9409 to make an appointment

WEDNESDAY

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Anderson County Library - 2^nd floor, 300 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson (AARP) 

(registration opens at 3:00 pm)

FRIDAY

 8:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Anderson County Library Adult Education, 2005 N. Main Street, Anderson (AARP)

SATURDAY

9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Anderson County Library - 2^nd floor, 300 N. McDuffie Street, Anderson (VITA)

All schedules will begin after February 5, unless otherwise noted, and close effective April 15, 2010.

For more information please contact Lora Kline at United Way of Anderson County at (864) 226-3438 or email lora.kline@unitedway.org